A member of parliament questioned the Minister about whether Regional Development Commissions' attitudes were sought regarding the Electoral Amendment Bill 2001. The Minister responded that their attitudes were not sought because the Bill aligns with the ALP's long-standing policy of equal representation.

AnsweredQoN 1056Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 September 2001
Member
Portfolio
the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern

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(1) Did the Minister determine the attitude of each Regional Development Commission in his portfolio area towards the Electoral Amendment Bill 2001?
(2) If not why not?
(3) If so -
(a) how was that attitude determined;
(b) when was that attitude determined; and
(c) what was the attitude of each Development Commission?

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Answered
19 February 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern
Response time
153 days
(b) when was that attitude determined; and (c) what was the attitude of each Development Commission?
(c) what was the attitude of each Development Commission?
(2) The Bill seeks to apply the fundamental principle that every citizen should have an equal say in electing the State Government. This basic principle of representative government has been part of the ALP policy for over 100 years. Therefore, the attitude of the regional commissions was not sought. (3) Not applicable
(3) Not applicable

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